The Green Bay Packers kept open a practice squad spot by releasing cornerback Rico Gafford on Friday. The team also announced the signing of safety Micah Abernathy to the practice squad, which was reported Thursday by Bill Huber of SI.com.
Gafford (5-10, 184) signed a futures contract with the Packers in January of this year. He converted from wide receiver back to cornerback in hopes of increasing his chances of sticking in Green Bay but was unable to win a spot on the 53-man roster.
The Packers signed him back to the practice squad on Wednesday, but his stay lasted only two days.
By releasing Gafford, the Packers are keeping open the opportunity to bring back kicker Ramiz Ahmed on the 16-player practice squad. He was reported to be back as insurance behind kicker Mason Crosby, who is still recovering from offseason knee surgery.
Also, the Packers changed Abernathy’s number from No. 46 to No. 34.
